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Jenna Fischer and John Krasinski in ‘The Office.‘

‘The Office’ Follow-Up Series: Everything We Know So Far

While it's unlikely we’ll see a ‘The Office’ reunion, a Dunder Mifflin revisit—with an all-new cast—has officially been announced.

Antacids have a surprisingly rich history of catchy ad slogans.

11 Advertising Slogans That Became Famous Catchphrases

Discover the most memorable advertising slogans that stuck with us. How many have you uttered without even realizing it?

Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, and Matthew Perry in ‘Friends.’

10 Intriguing ‘Friends’ Fan Theories

Did 'Friends' actually take place in a psych ward? Was it just one long promotion for Starbucks? Here are all the wildest 'Friends' fan theories.

Why Are Michigan’s Bottle Deposits So High?

Michigan maintains one of the most successful bottle return programs in America.

The Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and his companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) are ready for their close-up.

This Interactive ‘Doctor Who’ Map of London Reveals All the Places the Time Lord Has Traveled

Plan a trip to London centered around your favorite ’Doctor Who’ episodes with this interactive map.

Five-Timers Club members Emma Stone, Paul Rudd, and Tina Fey.

All 26 Members of the ‘Saturday Night Live’ Five-Timers Club

You might already know that Tina Fey and Steve Martin are in SNL’s Five-Timers Club. But what about Drew Barrymore and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson?

Retro TV Commercials from the 80's Part 1

Watch 80 Minutes of Old Commercials From the ‘80s and ‘90s

These old commercials from the 1980s and '90s will have you "Sweatin' to the Oldies" with Richard Simmons and hanging out with Doublemint Twins.

Erne Hudson at the 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' premiere.

When Ernie Hudson Lost a Role in ‘The Real Ghostbusters’ Cartoon for Not Sounding Enough Like Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson failed to convince producers of 'The Real Ghostbusters' that he could sound like Ernie Hudson.

In the latter half of the 20th century, sushi went from exotic delicacy to all-American food.

A Brief History of America's Sushi Obsession

The history of sushi in the U.S. can be traced back to the 1970s.

Is Mr. Bean An Alien? One Popular Fan Theory Says Yes

More than 30 years after the world was first introduced to Mr. Bean, some fans are wondering if they know this delightful oddball at all.

Clockwise from right: Peter Capaldi, Rebecca Front, Joanna Scanlan, Chris Addison, and James Smith star in 'The Thick of It.'

15 Surprising Facts About ‘The Thick of It’

Armando Iannucci’s iconic BBC comedy is one of television’s finest, and sweariest, sitcoms

How ‘The Simpsons’ Debunks Its Own Fan Theories

‘The Simpsons’ writers are not shy about using the show to shut down some of the very ridiculous fan theories viewers have floated.

The Origin of ‘Talk to the Hand’

The dismissive gesture is a 1990s original thanks to two very different sitcom stars.

James Gandolfini (center) in 'The Sopranos.'

Bada Bid: The Booth From ‘The Sopranos’ Finale Just Sold on eBay for $82,600

The booth where Tony Soprano may have met his untimely end is now in private hands.

Oscar Mayer is the only bologna with which America is on a first-name basis.

“My Bologna Has a First Name”: The Origins of Oscar Mayer’s Iconic Jingle

Oscar Mayer's famous jingle taught America how to spell bologna, but how did it get made in the first place?

Harry Belafonte performing in Munich circa 1980.

8 Entertaining Facts About Harry Belafonte

You know Harry Belafonte's hits—here are some facts about the artist behind them.

More than 40 years later, ‘M*A*S*H’ remains on top.

The 10 Most-Watched TV Series Finales Ever

What were the most watched series finales in TV history? The titles just might surprise you.

Snoop Dogg performing in Sacramento in 2023.

The Fascinating Stories Behind 15 Celebrity Stage Names

From Snoop Dogg to Brie Larson, here's how 15 public figures came up with new names.

Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy in 'Pride and Prejudice' (1995).

For Sale: Colin Firth’s Wet Shirt From ‘Pride and Prejudice’ (Lake Not Included)

You could own the costume that made Mr. Darcy’s lake scene so unforgettable.

12 Memorable Facts About ‘The Jon Stewart Show’

On October 25, 1993, late-night viewers caught a glimpse of the future of talk television when ‘The Jon Stewart Show’ premiered on MTV.

Damon Wayans and Jim Carrey in 'In Living Color.'

When ‘In Living Color’ Faced Off Against the Super Bowl Halftime Show—and Won

In the 1990s, Super Bowl halftime shows were lame. Fox decided what people needed was Jim Carrey setting himself on fire.

The Pretty, Pretty Good Origins of Larry David’s ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Catchphrase

Larry David has been using your favorite ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ catchphrase since long before ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ first aired.

Kali Reis and Jodie Foster star in ‘True Detective: Night Country.’

The Two Historical Mysteries That Inspired ‘True Detective: Night Country’

To create the newest season of ‘True Detective,’ showrunner Issa López went all the way back to 1872. And 1959.

When the Miniseries Ruled Television in the ‘70s and ‘80s

Discover the groundbreaking history of miniseries in television. From "Roots" to "Rich Man, Poor Man," these limited-run shows transformed the medium, and here‘s how.

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